8 days tour 5

Day 1: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek
Now as boarders come to Kyrgyzstan in Manas International Airport, they are met by our team and taken to the capital of the country, Bishkek. In the beginning of the tour we are going to see Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then on cars for rent we drive in 45km from the city to Ala Archa gorge. It is located at the Tien Shan mountain range. Nature here is incredible so that all can go hiking as well as walking along short paved path. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek – Burana – Issyk Kul northern shore
Today boarders are on the way to Issyk Kul Lake, but for this it is necessary to see Burana Tower, the minaret of the 11^th century with balbals standing around it. At the same time there are a lot of stone monuments (balbals) around it. As as we get to the lake, we should know of it being at the height of 1608m above sea level. Water is salty and thanks to it never freezes. The lake is said to be "the pearl of Central Asia". Night will be in the hotel.

Day 3: Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
For better acquaintance with the region we invite all to see the surrounding territory presented by petroglyphs written by shamans about 2000 years ago. At the same time all of the inscriptions were created 800BC. Then we arrive at Karakol city and see the Dungan mosque made without metal and nails and Orthodox Church built with the help of wood. Night will be in the hotel of the city.

Day 4: Karakol – Altin Arashan – Karakol
For the tour to be more interesting we offer travelling to Altin Arashan Gorge. This gorge is also known as Golden Spa and covered with Tian-Shan fir trees at the entire territory. Here foreigners can go hiking a little, or just going for a walk as smells here are amazing due to fir trees. Night will be in the hotel of Karakol. Dinner will be organized in the local restaurant as well.

Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul southern shore – Kochkor  
Welcome to Jeti Oguz gorge! This gorge is named as Seven Bulls in translation as resembles us the bulls standing one after the other. At the same time this gorge is also the home of the Broken Heart Mountain. It is one of the most visited photo-stops, as nature creates marvelous landscapes. Further all are driven to Bokonbaeva village. Here they communicate with the local people, who have skills in eagle-hunting. Here this is a traditional way of hunting of nomadic past in our present days. Night will be in the stay of the locals. 

Day 6: Kochkor – Tash Rabat
Tash Rabat Caravanserai is located in Kyrgyzstan at the height of 3200m and seems to be built in the very body of the mountain. This makes the people always wanting to take photos here. In the past Middle Times it was the main location for the people going along the Great Silk Road. It is supposed to be built in the 14^th century out of stone blocks. One of the legends says the castle used to be the prison, as there are 31 rooms as cells. Night and dinner will be in a traditional nomadic way near the castle in yurts.

Day 7: Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Bishkek
Early morning begins with the way back to Bishkek and the first stop in Kochkor village. Here local people are masters in handicraft and they are able to create carpets being unique. They will let the foreigners try to create the picture on the carpet. Being here we advise visiting small handicraft museum. On coming back night will be in the hotel.

Day 8: Airport
Morning transfer to airport. 

Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter